“Dr. Reeves will be available on Friday if that will work for you.”
“Yes, my dear, that will work, as long as I get to see you.”
“You will.” I could hear her smile on the other end.
“Great. Schedule me, then. Perhaps I can take you to lunch afterward.”
“I don’t think that would be a great idea.”
“Why not? Because you still haven’t left him, or are you afraid I won’t be able to control my urges around you?”
“I don’t know you, and no matter my relationship status, we are very different, you and I. I don’t want a man who leaves a string of broken hearts behind him. You are scheduled for Friday at 11:30 am. Good day.”
Damn those tabloids; I could sue them all. It was all bullshit. I only had one-night stands with women who knew the deal. I couldn’t help that they wanted more than a date and a fuck. I wasn’t looking for a vulture, and my girl just gave me more motivation to win her.
Chapter 4—Alexandria
Seriously, this had to be a shit day. Since I’d met Max, I couldn’t stop thinking about him. Then I had to go and google him last night. Big mistake. There were three personal articles about the cold-hearted playboy.
I looked at the sexy man in a tuxedo, with his muscular frame barely hidden and some beautiful woman on his arm. What I noticed was that in the photo, his blue eyes looked cold, completely different than when he was looking at me. I remembered the moment I got out of the car and saw the magnificent specimen. He was about six four, with dark hair and blue eyes that had that look I had seen on many men. It was the reason I was cautious of him. Those eyes said that he wanted to do naughty things with me. My problem was that I wanted to do them as well. I had never felt such a powerful and instant attraction before, but I didn’t want to like him. Hell, I didn’t need another poor excuse for a man in my life.
I didn’t know why I cared. I was dating Trevor. Although lately our relationship wasn’t going well at all. He had been making up excuses not to see me, and when he did see me, he’d been a total jerk. I was going to end things with him after work—today.
Why did he have to call? I mean, I had been trying to not end the relationship with Trevor for just this reason. I would instantly contact Max because I had an instant attraction to him, more than I had ever felt for anyone. It was insane, the way I felt. I could barely control my heart rate when I was just thinking about him. When he was around? Forget about it.
“Alex, can I see you for a moment?”
“Yes, sir.” I walked to the back. After working here for the last few days, I didn’t like it but I really couldn’t quit. Dr. Reeves had been flirting with me since I started. At first, I thought he was just being friendly, well, because so many people I had met in my time in Texas had been really friendly. Trevor said it was because I was flirtatious and that it was going to get me into trouble, particularly with him if he caught me again. He had been mad that day that Max was here. He told me later on that he was glad that I wouldn’t have to see Max again. He didn’t know that he was the guy who hit me with his car on Monday. I think he might have tried to sue if he did, so I didn’t say a thing.
I really needed this job. I was already living on ramen noodles and cereal right now, and this job paid really well. It was the end of the day, and I hoped that he didn’t try anything with me.
“You needed me?” Poor choice of words. I didn’t like the lecherous look he gave me.
“Yes. Can you please tell me if are you taking personal calls in the office?” He was really pissed.
“No, sir, of course not.”
“Don’t lie to me. I overheard part of your conversation earlier. It sounded personal to me.” He reached for my face and touched it a little too roughly, so I backed away.
“It was one of the patients scheduling a follow-up. Mr. McCain.”
“Oh, well, that man is a flirt. You are very pretty. It is normal for a man to find you sexy with those large breasts and tiny waist. Any man would love to take you against a wall and pound into you.”
“Sir!” I said in complete outrage and disgust.
“Yes, please call me sir anytime.” He rubbed at his crotch. Infuriated, I turned to exit and said, “Dr. Reeves, let us forget this conversation ever happened.”
I hurried to my desk just as I saw Trevor pull up front, and I grabbed my belongings to go. Then, out walked the doctor, adjusting his pants while looking directly at Trevor and giving him a suggestive wink. I didn’t want Trevor to get the wrong idea because he got very angry when any man flirted with me. I left without saying goodnight and tried to hurry out the door. Before I got to the door, the doctor reached me, caressed my cheek, and walked to the back.